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periodontitis

Periodontitis

A disease in which inflammation spreads to the gums and alveolar bone, destroying the tissues that support the teeth.

Commonly called gum disease, if left untreated the jawbone dissolves, the teeth become loose, and eventually fall out. Scaling and gum treatment can stop its progression.

Related Terms

GingivitisAlveolar BoneScaling